Presenting for you, Gentle Reader, the amazing cover art for Etiquette & Espionage from Japan. This art is for the translation, not a manga version. I love the way they depict the balconies of the school. It’s very similar to how I imagined them. The book has been out in Japan for a while and […]
Jul102013
Japanese Cover Art for E&E
May102013
Etiquette & Espionage Reviews!
Etiquette & Espionage Reviews! Lauren’s Loquacious Literature writes, “I was honestly tempted to kidnap a ten year old and sit them down while I read the story out to them so I could enjoy their enjoyment of it, because that’s what kind of book this is.” Read This Book says, “Filled with humor and witty […]
May62013
In Which Gail Interviews Steven Harper
As you know, Gentle Reader, occasionally my bog is hijacked by . . . Other Authors! Today please welcome Steven Harper, author of steampunk The Clockwork Empire series. We shall serve him tea, even though he takes it without milk, and ask him silly questions. About Steven Harper, the Author! Tea or coffee and how […]
Apr12013
BFYA Nomination for Etiquette & Espionage by Gail Carriger
Etiquette & Espionage has been nominated by the American Library Association as one of 2013’s Best Fiction for Young Adults! Many thanks to all the wonderful librarians out there. I can’t tell you how honored I am to be recognized by librarians. I pretty much grew up inside libraries. I believe many of us writers […]
Mar72013
Finishing School Reviews Versus 1872 Godey’s Reviews
My dearest Gentle Reader, I have been moving into and setting up my new office recently and it has gobbled up a great deal of my spare time. But, oh it is such fun! For the first time in my life I have a space I can decorate wholly to my own taste without impingement […]
Feb272013
Analytical Versus Creative or Why Gail’s Life Went Bang Prudence & The Custard Protocol
I was going to just let it drop and see if you noticed. Of course you’d notice, Gentle Reader. No actually, I wasn’t, there was never a time when I wouldn’t have confessed all. You know me, I’m not that kind of lady. But this one, Gentle Reader, this one is a difficult confession. So […]
Feb152013
Etiquette & Espionage On NYT
I’m delighted to announce that Etiquette & Espionage debuted at #9 on the New York Times Hard Back Young Adult Bestseller List! I know who did this, you Gentle Reader. Thank you so much! And yes, this is my first time cracking top 10! I feel euphoric. I celebrated with tea and truffles. Celebrator tea […]
Feb62013
Etiquette & Espionage Now Available!
Officially, Etiquette & Espionage is now on sale! Art, Artifice & Antidotes Final Cover Reveal The Cover Copy! Bumbersnoot Art More Bumbersnoot Gossips, Giggles & Garottes The Book Trailer The Tumbler Reviews & Praise Inside Information FAQ the First FAQ the Second Book Tour Events And the companion: Why Doesn’t Gail Visit ME? (True confessions? […]
Feb42013
5 Questions of Victorian Conversation & Etiquette Including THE CUT DIRECT for the Finishing School Series
And now, for today’s blog post, Gentle Reader, I have to you 5 Questions of Etiquette. 1. How are people introduced? Youth is introduced to age (named first). “Mr Wolverine, may I present Master Doogie Howser?” Men are introduced to women (named first). “Eddie Izzard in drag, may I present Eddie Izzard out of drag?” […]
Feb12013
16 Nice Things Said about Etiquette & Espionage: Reviews & Praise
Gentle Reader, I present for your titillation links and quotes from some of the early reviews for Etiquette & Espionage. I’ve taken pains to use only non-spoiler quotes, but I can’t guarantee that the full review will be spoiler free. So follow the links at your own risk…cheese pies may be hurled in your general […]
Jan302013
Why Did Gail Carriger Switch to Writing YA & More
Today, with the release less than a week away, here are some more philosophical frequent questions I am getting regarding Etiquette & Espionage . . . 1. Why did you decide to write a YA series? I adore YA. Since I picked up Alanna: The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce I’ve been hooked. It’s still […]
Jan282013
Etiquette & Espionage Cover Copy!
Today, Fashionable Reader, I present to you the book cover copy for Etiquette & Espionage as it appears around the web and on the dust jacket. Those of you who have been following my inglorious career will know from past chattering that I wrote in-house cover copy for Orbit which ended up being used for […]